Menu at KENICHI BENTO 
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78-6831 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States $$ Japanese Restaurant Inside the Menu
At KENICHI BENTO, the menu offers a thoughtful blend of Japanese and broader Asian flavors, making it easy to find something for every meal. You’ll find fresh, light options like the Cold Soba Noodle Salads, perfect for starting with something cool and refreshing. If you’re looking for something heartier, the entrees offer satisfying choices like Chicken Katsu Curry or broiled fish served with rice and seasonal vegetables. The balance between salads, grilled dishes, and fried favorites means you can mix and match depending on your appetite and mood. Many people start with a salad or appetizer before moving to one of the filling main dishes, then round off with a cold drink or a unique tea lemonade. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch or a casual dinner, the menu flows naturally to provide a variety of tastes and textures that work well together.
Menu Sections (33)
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Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Karaage Chicken – Karaage fried chicken, Cold soba noodle on bed mixed greens. Served with Tentsuyu sauce – $13.00
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Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Tofu – Cold Soba noodle, Tofu, Tentsuya sauce – $11.00
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Cold Soba Noodle - Plain – Cold Soba noodles, Mixed green salad, tentsuya sauce – $11.00
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Tofu Salad – Tofu, Mixed greens, Cherry tomatoes Choice of Creamy Miso dressing or Sesame Vinaigrette – $11.00
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Broiled Salmon Salad – Mixed greens, spring onions, quinoa, carrots, cherry tomatoes – $12.00
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Sonomono Cucumber Salad – Wakame, Shredded Carrot, Toasted Sesame seeds, Soy Vinaigrette, – $8.00
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Broiled Salmon – Rice, seasonal vegetables, spring onion Entree portion – $24.00
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Broiled Mackerel – White Rice, Seasonal Vegetable, Spring Onion, lemon – $24.00
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Miso Butterfish – White Rice, Seasonal Vegetable, Spring Onion, Miso sauce Entree portion – $24.00
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Chicken Katsu Curry – Japanese Curry, White Rice, Entree portion – $22.00
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Gyoza – 6 pieces & Tentsuya dipping sauce – $11.50
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Tempura Green Beans – Fried, Yum yum sauce & Unagi sauce, Green onion – $12.00
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Fried Whole Fish – Fried Golden Pomphret or Snapper, White Rice, Ponzu Sauce – $24.00
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Tsunami Fries – Yum yum sauce, Sweet Unagi Sauce, Green onion – $12.00
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Fish & Chips – Ono or Mahi Mahi, Sapporo Beer batter, French Fries, Lemon, Ginger Aoli Dipping Sauce – $24.00
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Chicken Katsu Sando & Fries – Fried Chicken cutlet, Coleslaw, Miso dressing, Bun – $15.00
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Tonkatsu Sando & Fries – Fried Pork Cutlet, Coleslaw, Miso Dressing, Bun – $15.00
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Unagi Don – Double order Broiled Sea Eel, Light Unagi Sauce, Seasonal Vegetable, White Rice – $24.00
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Chicken Karaage – Entree Size Special Karaage Batter, White Rice, Green Onion & Miso dressing dip – $24.00
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Edamame Hummus & Pita Bread – Edamame, Toasted Pita Bread – $12.00
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Fried Shrimp Udon – Entree portion – $22.00
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Pho Beef rib soup – $26.00
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Chicken Pho Soup – PHO NOODLE, CHICKEN, FRESH HERBS – $24.00
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Tempura Shrimp Udon soup – 3 SHRIMP | SPRING ONION – $21.00
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Udon Beef Rib soup – BEEF RIB BONE | SPRING ONION | SHITAKE MUSHROOM – $26.00
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Original Vegetable udon soup – DASHI & SHITAKE BROTH, BOKCHOY – $18.00
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Glass Purse with drink - Pick up only – Lava Flow slush , glass purse – $35.00
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Can Coke – $3.50
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Can Sprite – $3.50
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Diet Coke – $3.50
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Hawaiian Mountain Fresh Water – 16.9 oz – $3.75
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Lava Flow Slush – Pineapple, Orange, Coconut, Strawberry – $6.00
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Match Green Tea Lemonade – $6.00
Popular Dishes at KENICHI BENTO
How This Menu Feels
At KENICHI BENTO, the menu invites a peaceful yet lively dining rhythm, perfect for both quick bites and unhurried meals. Whether you’re savoring a solo lunch or sharing small plates with friends, the offerings strike a balance between comforting familiarity and fresh excitement. The casual setting encourages relaxed enjoyment, outdoors or inside, letting you take in the moment without rush. Each dish feels thoughtfully crafted, fostering a mood of simple satisfaction and warmth that lingers beyond the meal, whether you’re dining in or grabbing your order to go. It’s a welcoming space that feels just right for any pace or company.
When to Visit
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
- 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM , 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM , 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM , 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM , 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM , 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- Closed
